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I don't think the one on my laptop is even holographic? All it says is Windows 8? Doesn't really tell you much? Is it Core, Core SL? That's why I link here so they can figure out what to install and save the "why won't it activate" or "why is my key no good" situations. And having to start all over again with the correct install media. If they sign up here, even better. The Microsoft Community Forum is boring compared to here. Going there may help me renew my MVP so I do it.
All that's on mine is an ASUS sticker on the bottom with the serial number, part number and Windows 8 on it. Or I peeled it off. I peeled all the stickers that were on top beside the touchpad off. I like it nice a clean. It's running Windows 10 Pro now anyway. With the embedded key, who needs that useless sticker anyway. I'll never resell this laptop anyway.
This is an update release to Version 1.0.5815.
New in this release:
Bug fix: In WinPESE , automated discovery would crash if no existing Windows installations (from Windows and Windows.old folders) found. Option included to re-direct to "Retrieve key from backup" instead for a user initiated search.
OEM description was not displaying for the associated key.
@Kyhi, @topgundcp - can you please test.
Bug fix: Some motherboards (eg. Gigabyte) have a pre-installed MSDM table in the firmware without an OEM key embedded. Exception caught if key not present.
Based on error reported here: Showkey - Page 19 - Windows 10 Forums
and here: Please Read: Activation troubleshooting - Page 7
Pre-release: Download.
- Click Yes then Cancel: displays blank screen with Save button Disabled
- Click No: displays blank screen with Save button Enabled
- Click Cancel: Exit the program
I think this is a little bit confusing that you have 3 buttons: Yes, No, Cancel. IMO, should only have Yes and No. If click No or Yes ->Cancel then Exit. If click Yes then search for SOFTWARE.
1st screen:
Click No
Click Yes->Cancel
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But it was also looking for Bios Embedded key or oem marker...In WinPESE , automated discovery would crash if no existing Windows installations (from Windows and Windows.old folders) found.
So what they are reporting (really) is there is No Embedded Key or OEM marker, No Windows.old folders or windows OS partitions..
So to me just a message is fine...Yes No CancelEXIT
As the retrieve key from backup Option still there..
But unless they mount a windows image - there is no key to be found anyway..
if No Key then Message and Exit - IMO all that is needed..
If must have question in message then YES = Popup Retrieve Key (search) Screen > NO=Exit
Last edited by Kyhi; 17 Dec 2015 at 10:17.